To find out whether danny finds happiness and fulfillment, watch the movie. But americas danny collins at least has the music of john lennon. Danny collins pacino is an aging rock star and early in the film, he learns that john lennon read an interview of his and penned him a letter. The film is directed by tom hooperin his second feature musical following les miserables 2012from a screenplay by lee hall and hooper and features an ensemble cast. Danny collins is loosely based on uk folk singer steve tilson. Inspired by the true story of folk singer steve tilston, the film stars al pacino, annette bening, jennifer garner, bobby cannavale, and christopher plummer. Al pacino is the life of the party as danny collins, an aging rock icon still making bank from oldies concerts.
But when his manager christopher plummer uncovers a 40 yearold undelivered letter written to him by john lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. Inspired by the true story of folk singer steve tilston, 4 the film stars al pacino, annette bening, jennifer garner, bobby cannavale, and christopher plummer. An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40yearold letter written to him by john lennon. Its excitement comes from watching its leathery, raspyvoiced star play the title character, a neil diamondish soft rock icon reconnecting with. Danny collins soundtrack list 2015 complete tracklist, all songs played in the movie and in the trailer, who sings them, soundtrack details and the entire music playlist of the album. Danny collins is the first film directed by dan fogelman, whose previous scripts run the gamut from cars to crazy, stupid, love to the underrated the guilt trip. In danny collins, al pacino injects a zany charge of adrenaline into the title role of a rich, dissolute pop star belatedly seeking redemption for four decades of excess and wasted talent. Film danny collins ini dibintangi oleh aktor al pacino.
Al pacino plays an aging rock star in need of an oil change in this sentimental journey. Danny collins is light in plot, offers few surprises, and moves at what could charitably be called a leisurely pace its 106 minutes feel considerably longer. Christopher plummer, bobby cannavale, jennifer garner, annette bening, al pacino. Pacino and bening have a great ratatat rapport, and one wishes the film dedicated more time to their characters. Al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Danny collins the golden throats wiki fandom powered. Plot summary we see in flashback a young danny collins sitting for an interview with a music journalist, who tells danny that he is on to something and that he writes like lennon.
Most similar movies to danny collins the list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up. Cats is a 2019 musical fantasy film based on the 1981 stage musical of the same name by andrew lloyd webber, which in turn was based on the poetry collection old possums book of practical cats 1939 by t. Then i noticed it was written by fogelman this is us, life itself. If england had a film industry we could have made this film with an all british cast and crew and set it in the uk. Daniel collins canoeist or danny collins born 1970, australian olympic canoeist daniel collins priest died 1648, canon of windsor daniel collins hurler born 1994, irish hurler daniel j. Pictured on the right is one of steve tilstons real. Danny collins is a 2015 american comedydrama film written and directed by dan fogelman in his feature directorial debut. Al pacino gives a strong, yet appropriately nuanced performance as an aging man who is searching for meaning in his life. Watch an exclusive clip from the new film danny collins. But when his manager christopher plummer uncovers a 40 yearold undelivered letter written to him by john lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second. Al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hard living ways.
Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, touching, melancholic and dramatic films with plots about storytelling, runaway, destiny, dialogue, mentor, life philosophy and culture clash mostly in drama, comedy and music genres. Fast forward to now and new film danny collins in cinemas from friday 29th may, whose plot is founded on this episode in tilstons recent past. Danny collins, of course, is the character that al pacino plays in the movie of the same name, which came out in march 2015, and for which pacino was just nominated for best leading actor in. Sinopsis film danny collins berkisah tentang seorang rocker tua diperankan al pacino yang memutuskan untuk merubah hidupnya ketika ia menemukan sebuah surat berusia 40 tahun yang ditujukan untukya dari john lennon. Danny collins, starring al pacino as an old pop singer trying rediscover meaning and purpose in life, is an appealing comedy with a streak of.
Aging 1970s rocker danny collins al pacino cannot give up his hardliving ways but then his manager, frank grubman christopher plummer, uncovers a 40. Writerdirector dan fogelmans nicelyscripted plot unfolds at a decent pace. It won the golden lion at the venice film festival. After reading the letter, danny decides to change his way of life. Inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. I guess the filmmakers needed a plot with a guy who could stay on the road for years selling out arenas so they created this type of character, but pacino just didnt make him plausible for me. Danny collins is a good directorial debut by dan fogelman and is highlighted by a great performance from al pacino. Danny collins is one of the most heartwarming stories of 2015, and al pacino deserves every bit of praise he is receiving for his portrayal of mr. Have a look below to see the official soundtrack list for the 2015 comedy movie, danny collins, including scen. The danny collins true story reveals that the real letter was lost for 34 years, not 40. After decades of using music as much as an escape as well as a source of income, he finally begins to confront the truth about himself. Aging 1970s rocker danny collins al pacino cannot give up his hard living ways but then his manager, frank grubman. When the film threatens to take a dive during its second act no spoilers, the plot. The film was inspired by the story of singer steve tilston, who got that letter from lennon in 2005, though the similarities between his story and dannys end there.
Danny collins film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. And then theres the subplot about the son danny abandoned, which distracts from the aforementioned intriguing premise and takes the story in a. The film was released in theaters on march 20, 2015. Whats the story inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. John lennons letter to steve tilston, the real danny collins. Daniel collins, danny collins or dan collins may refer to. Liverpool, leicestershire and other regions of the uk could have been illuminated to the world. Danny collins, about an old pop star discovering the true meaning of life, is an appealing comedy with an unabashed streak of melodrama, sharp dialogue, and a superb ensemble cast, anchored by a lead performance by al pacino in lovable scamp mode.
Film danny collins merupakan sebuah film drama comedy yang disutradarai oleh dan fogelberg. Its an undelivered 1971 letter to danny from john lennon, in which the former beatle invited danny to discuss career choices. Danny collins is slightly slight, but its so competent and sure of itself that its impossible to dislike. Zeal annette bening reminds us may not be great, but it isnt awful either. Danny collins al pacino and his onscreen alter ego seek career rehabilitation in dan fogelmans familiar but affecting musicbiz redemption drama. He travels to new jersey to attempt to connect for the first time with his grown son, tom donnelly, whom he. But i was entertained throughout because this movie has heart along with its humor. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. First, theres the plot, which, despite an intriguing premise, doesnt always feel original. For better or worse, danny collins is a film with a lot of zeal. Ultimately danny collins is a sweet film with an engaging performance from al pacino. Danny sets out to rediscover his passion in a slightly cutesy plot scored to several lateperiod john lennon songs though not, curiously. Gobsmacked by the letters message of encouragement and the phone number lennon included, danny wonders what might have happened if hed gotten it back in 1971 and made the.
Aging 1970s rocker danny collins cannot give up his hardliving ways but then his manager, frank grubman, uncovers a 40yearold undelivered letter to him from john lennon. Fake danny collins album covers incorporating images of a young al pacino left were created for the movie. Sure, its forgettable, predictable, and cliched, some of the writing is daft, and its full of plot holes, but al pacino is great, jennifer garner is shockingly solid, as well as some of the supporting performances from annette bening and christopher plummer. Plot summary we see in flashback a young danny collins sitting for an interview with a music journalist, who tells danny that he is on to something and that he. As for danny collins, i agree that more of a folkietype role for pacino would have been more plausible for him as a musician. Aging 1970s rocker danny collins al pacino cannot give up his hardliving ways but then his manager, frank grubman christopher plummer, uncovers a 40yearold undelivered letter to him from john lennon. Michael collins is a 1996 biographical period drama film written and directed by neil jordan and starring liam neeson as michael collins, the irish patriot and revolutionary who died in the irish civil war. With al pacino, annette bening, jennifer garner, bobby cannavale. I laughed, cried, was completely drawn into the characters. Everything you need to know about danny collins movie 2015. Broll provides a compilation of behind the scenes footage from the film. For once, i wasnt seeing al pacino playing danny collins.
Pacino is now known as one of the best actors of all time and this performance is not going to compare to some of his most notable roles but it will continue to impress fans danny collins is a good directorial debut by dan fogelman and is highlighted by a great. Danny collins plot summary english movie news times of. And while both garner and cannavale are very good, some. Surprisingly, danny collins is a fun, enjoyable time, even though it has moments of pure sadness.